Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic in Edible Tissues of Guinea Pigs Raised in the Central Andes of Peru: Potential Human Health Risk?

Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic in Edible Tissues of Guinea Pigs Raised in the Central Andes of Peru: Potential Human Health Risk?

Toxic metals and metalloids food contamination is a source of health risks; this study evaluated lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and arsenic (AS) contamination in the meat, liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs of guinea pigs raised on a farm near a mini mineral concentrator and with pastures irrigated with was...

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Main Authors: Doris Chirinos-Peinado, Jorge Castro-Bedriñana, Fiorela Rivera-Parco, Elva Ríos-Ríos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
toxic metals
toxic metalloids
food contamination
health risk
target hazard quotient
hazard index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/12/4/292
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